All posts tagged Japanese art

Asian art is having a moment. As more artists turn to crowdfunding websites to back their ventures, projects are emerging across the globe. This week we came across three efforts—two about Japan and one about Tibet—seeking support on Kickstarter.

Handmade Paper Cut Sculptures

Japanese artist Nahoko Kojima is known for sculpting nature, such as graceful flowers and animals, from paper. The artist uses precise cutting and hanging techniques to make three-dimensional renderings from single sheets of Japanese Washi paper. Read More »

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